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Fragments of a scene with dancers and musicians taken from the Island of Samotracia, on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Fragments of a scene with dancers and musicians taken from the Island of Samotracia, on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris
Fragments of a scene with dancers and musicians taken from the Island of Samotracia, on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:III-II secc. a.C
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-022581-0000
Media ID 33118790
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Dance Divinity Female Figure Greece Greek Art Instrument Or Object Performing Arts Scenehellenistic Abstract Concept And Symbol Greco Roman Type Of Representation
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This print captures the essence of an ancient scene, transporting viewers to the Island of Samotracia in Greece. On display at the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, this artwork showcases fragments of a scene with dancers and musicians from Hellenistic Greek art. Dating back to the 3rd-2nd century BC, these low relief bas-reliefs offer a glimpse into an extraordinary civilization that thrived centuries ago. The photograph itself was taken in 1908 by Alinari, Fratelli, preserving this remarkable piece for generations to come. Intriguingly abstract and symbolic, this image features a female figure as its central focus. Her nude form represents both beauty and vulnerability while embodying allegorical concepts that transcend time. Alongside her stands a male figure representing divinity and mythology - their presence evoking a sense of mysticism. The dancers gracefully move across the scene, their bodies fluidly expressing emotions through dance. Meanwhile, musicians skillfully play instruments that fill the air with enchanting melodies. Together, they create an atmosphere brimming with artistic expression and passion for performing arts. This artwork is not merely a snapshot frozen in time; it serves as a window into ancient Greek culture and its profound impact on Western civilization. It reminds us of our shared human history and how art has always been integral to our existence. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing print at the Louvre Museum in Paris or wherever it may be displayed next, allow yourself to be transported back thousands of years – immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Hellenistic Greek artistry that continues to inspire awe today.
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